Shaunt Parthev focuses on defending complex multi-party claims, with special emphasis on class actions, mining and industrial site litigation, large loss construction claims and insurance actions. He was involved in one of the largest civil cases in Canadian history dealing with insurance and mining issues. Shaunt's insurance defence practice focuses on trial work and large loss claims in industrial accidents (including Boiler & Machinery), professional liability, education, mining and environmental litigation. He has represented clients at courts on all levels in Canada, having conducted numerous jury and non-jury civil trials, including a recent five month trial involving the successful defence of a claim by a group of disgruntled investors against an investment fund.

Over the years Shaunt has appeared and presented at numerous loss prevention seminars geared towards various professional disciplines including financial planners, risk managers, architects, engineers, and surveyors.

Shaunt is a long-time member of the Defense Research Institute (DRI), an organization based out of Chicago, Illinois that promotes the interests of the defence bar.